IN THIS ISSUE
Monday, 9/25
-5:30p Softball hosts Chamblee

Tuesday, 9/26
-5p Softball hosts Oconee Co.

Wednesday, 9/27
-5:30p Softball hosts Stephens

Thursday, 9/28
-9a Fall Blood Drive
-5:00p Softball hosts Druid Hills
-6:30p Volleyball at Marist

Friday, 9/29
-8:40a Classes begin
-7p Annual FUN(d) Party
 
Saturday, 9/30
-12p Softball at Region Tourney
-12p Comp Cheer at Mill Creek
-7p Freshman/Sophomore Dance
September 25, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 9
We are pleased to provide you with the weekly e-newsletter, eSpiritus. The newsletter, which is sent every Monday during the school year, includes information about happenings at St. Pius X. 

You can also click here to view archived e-newsletters throughout the 2017-18 school year.
This Week
FINAL DAY to RSVP for Annual FUN(d) Party 
The inaugural Annual FUN(d) Party is coming up this Friday from  7-10 p.m. in Maloof Stadium. Your ticket to the party is your pledge or gift to the Annual Fund - it's that simple! To make your pledge and/or RSVP TODAY, click HERE.

Please note that no glass will be allowed on the field during the event.
Fall Blood Drive Student Permission Forms Due TODAY
St. Pius X will be hosting our Fall Blood Drive on Thursday, September 28 in the gym.   
 
All student donors, to prepare for a successful donation. Please remember to drink lots of non-caffeinated fluids and eat foods rich in iron like broccoli, red meat, or fish this week.  If you already have an appointment and need to change it or have any questions on blood donation, please email  to discuss with one of the parent volunteers.
 
Student donors who are 16 years old , please turn in your signed parental permission slip to the front office.  FORMS ARE DUE TODAY!  
 
Adults , please consider volunteering to help support this event.  We welcome your donations of time or supplies!  Click here  to sign-up.
 
Please email us with any questions.
Fall Play Tickets on Sale TODAY
It's double the fun and double the suspense as the Pius Players present Murder by Indecision, a murder mystery comedy within a comedy,  October 5-7  at  7:00pm  and  October 8 at 2:00pm . Tickets go on sale  Monday, September 25  in the cafeteria during all lunches and are $10. All SPX students get one free ticket!  Click here for more information.
Mothers' Club Coffee Social Tuesday, September 26
Please join us for an informal, "come as you are" coffee social on  Tuesday, September 26 at ChocoLate ( 2558 Shallowford Road) right after drop-off.  We will meet on the outside patio. This coffee social is a great way for new moms to meet Mothers' Club members and for returning moms to see friends. If you have any questions, feel free to contact  Suzanne Davis or  Melissa Waugh.
New Information
Save the Date for the Dresden Christmas Project
"Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?"  
"Sure, Charlie Brown I can tell you what Christmas is all about..."- A Charlie Brown Christmas 
 
Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas by giving to a family in need.

2017
DRESDEN CHRISTMAS PROJECT
Watch for more info to sign up to help Dresden families in need in October!
St. Pius X 2017 Career Forum
Oh, the places they will go! Our Juniors and Seniors are starting to explore areas of interest and the places they will go.  We need your help in sharing information about your profession with our students as they start their career exploration.

Please consider being a presenter on Friday,  November 10   at the St. Pius X 2017 Career Forum.  The event begins 8:45 a.m. with a brief reception and ends at 11:15.

For more information and to sign up, click here.
Use Your Taxes to Help a Student
Redirect your Georgia state taxes to St. Pius X through GRACE. According to Parent Noel Sitzmann, "Participating in GRACE Scholars allows me the rare opportunity to decide how my Georgia state tax dollars are used. Without any change in my state tax bill I can redirect a portion of my taxes to GRACE, resulting in a dollar-for-dollar contribution while providing tuition for families in need. I can even specify that the contribution go directly to St. Pius X."

Register online here:  www.gracescholars.org  by  December 15 Questions?  Contact Jenn Sedlack at   404-633-4290 x273.
Reminders
Fall Sports Coke Sale Deadline, October 6
The Fall Sports Coke Sale deadline is Friday, October 6 at 3:00pm.  All student-athletes should return their order forms to Mrs. Martin in the Athletic Office.

The pick-up will be Saturday, October 28 from 9am-3pm.
Georgia ADAP Certificate Information
Parents/Students needing a Georgia ADAP certificate should send an e-mail to Chad Garrison with the following information:

1. Full name as it appears on the child's birth certificate
2. Date of birth
3. School year and semester the student took health

Please send the request at least three days before the certificate is needed.  This should be requested ONLY if your child is testing for a Georgia Driver's License.